U s e r G u i d e

VSN870 (RPSU/ATX)

Video Wall Controller

Version 2.0.0

Contents

Safety Instructions 3

Introduction 4

Unpacking 5

The VSN870 6

Specifications 7

Software 8

Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor 9

Hardware Installation 11

Connecting Expansion Chassis (Vision800X) 12

Datapath Limited 17

Index 19

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Safety Instructions (UK)To prevent damage to your Datapath product or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please read the following safety precau-tions prior to operation. These instructions should be made available to all those who will use and operate Datapath products.

Power Supply

All Datapath products require a mains power supply. This power supply must be disconnected when equipment is being upgraded or relocated.

Cables

Do not expose cables to any liquids; doing so may cause a short circuit which could damage the equipment. Do not place heavy objects on top of any cables as this can cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires.

Ventilation

All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. All ventilation holes on the computer casing must be kept clear of any obstruction at all times. Failure to do so will result in the system over heating and damaging your equipment.

Working Environment

The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust, moisture and extreme changes in temperature and should be placed on a stable and solid work surface. Liquids (hot/cold drinks etc) should not be placed near the equipment as spillage could cause serious damage.

Gas/Flammable Liquids

Electronicequipmentshouldneverbeusedinthepresenceofgasoranyflammableliquid,doingsocouldresultinanexplosionorseriousfire.

Smoke/Unusual Smells

Shouldyounoticesmokeorunusualsmellsbeingemittedfromyourcomputer,turnoffandunplugthesystemfromthemainssupply.Thesystemshouldthenbepassedtoaqualifiedtechnicianfor inspection. Continued operation could result in personal injury and damage to property.

Maintenance

Maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians, any Datapath plug-in cards that are physically damaged should be returned to Datapath for repair using Datapath RMA procedures.

Disposal

At the end of life all Datapath products should be disposed of as per local laws and regulations dictate. In UK contact Datapath to arrange disposal. Our WEE registration number is WEEE/AA0005ZR.

Rack Mount Safety Instructions

Temperature

If VSN870 systems are to be installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the installation should be such that the amount of air flowrequiredforsafeoperationoftheequipmentisnotcompromised.Theoperatingambienttemperatureoftherackenvironmentshould be maintained below 35 degrees centigrade under all conditions. Appropriate cooling arrangements should be built into the cabinettoensurethatthisspecificationismaintained.

Mechanical Loading

Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Considerationshouldbegiventotheconnectionoftheequipmenttothemainssupplycircuitandtheeffectthatoverloadingofthesupply might have on any overcurrent protection or supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Earthing

Reliable earthing of all rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

Replaceable Batteries

Caution: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.

Dispose of Used Batteries According to the local laws / regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.

Consignes de sécurité (Fr)

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Élimination

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Sicherheitsanweisungen (D)Die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen dienen der Vermeidung von Schäden an Ihrem Datapath-Produkt und Verletzungen der Nutzer. Bitte lesen Sie sie sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie Ihr Produkt in Betrieb nehmen. Diese Anweisungen sollten allen Personen zugänglich gemacht werden, die mit der Nutzung und der Bedienung von Datapath-Produkten betraut sind.

Stromversorgung

Alle Datapath-Produkte müssen an die Hauptstromversorgung angeschlossen werden. Die Stromversorgung muss unterbrochen werden, wenn Geräte ausgetauscht oder an einer anderen Stelle platziert werden sollen.

Kabel

Kabel dürfen nicht mit Flüssigkeiten in Berührung kommen, da dadurch ein Kurzschluss und somit ein Schaden an dem Gerät ausgelöst werdenkönnte.StellenSieaußerdemkeineschwerenObjekteaufdieKabel,umSchädenundoffenliegendestromführendeLeitungenzu vermeiden.

Lüftung

Computerausrüstung sollte in einem gut gelüfteten Bereich aufgestellt werden. Die Lüftungslöcher am Computergehäuse müssen stets freigehalten werden, um eine Überhitzung und somit einen Geräteschaden zu vermeiden.

Arbeitsumgebung

Die Geräte sollten in einer staubfreien und trockenen Umgebung, in der keine extremen Temperaturänderungen zu erwarten sind, auf einerstabilenArbeitsflächeaufgestelltwerden.InderNähederGerätesolltenkeineFlüssigkeiten(heiße/kalteGetränkeetc.)platziertwerden, die verschüttet werden und schwerwiegende Schäden anrichten könnten.

Gas/brennbare Flüssigkeiten

Elektronische Geräte sind nicht in Umgebungen zu verwenden, in denen Gas oder brennbare Flüssigkeiten vorhanden ist/sind und somit Brand- und Explosionsgefahr besteht.

Rauch/ungewöhnliche Gerüche

Schalten Sie das System aus und trennen Sie es von der Hauptversorgung, wenn von Ihrem Computer Rauch ausgeht oder dieser un-gewöhnlicheGerücheabgibt.LassenSiedasSystemanschließendvoneinemqualifiziertenTechnikerprüfen.BeifortgeführtemBetriebbesteht die Gefahr von Verletzungen und Sachschäden.

Wartung

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Entsorgung

Am Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer sollten Datapath-Produkte gemäß den lokalen Gesetzen und Bestimmungen entsorgt werden. Für NutzerinGroßbritannien:BittekontaktierenSieDatapath,umVorkehrungenzurEntsorgungvonDatapath-Produktenzutreffen.Unsere WEE-Registrierungsnummer lautet WEEE/AA0005ZR.

Sicherheitsanweisungen zur Rack-Montage

Temperatur

Um einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten, muss ausreichend Luft zur Kühlung sichergestellt werden, wenn VSN870-Systeme in einem geschlossenenRack-AufbauodereinemAufbaufürmehrereGeräteinstalliertwerden.DieUmgebungstemperaturindemBereich,indemsichdasRackbefindet,solltestetsunterhalbvon35°Cliegen.DasGehäusesolltemiteinerVorrichtungzurangemessenenKühlungausgestattetsein,sodassdieseSpezifikationerfülltwerdenkann.

Mechanische Belastung

Um Gefahrensituationen zu vermeiden, muss bei der Platzierung der Geräte in das Rack auf eine gleichmäßige mechanische Belastung geachtet werden.

Schaltkreisüberlastung

Beim Anschluss der Geräte an die Hauptstromversorgung sollten die Auswirkungen berücksichtigt werden, die eine Überlastung der Stromversorgung auf einen eventuell vorhandenen Überstromschutz oder Versorgungsleitungen haben könnte. In diesem Zusammen-hang sind die Typenschilder der Geräte zu beachten.

Zuverlässige Erdung

In Bezug auf in Racks montierte Geräte ist stets auf eine zuverlässige Erdung und insbesondere auf Versorgungsleitungen zu achten, die nicht direkt an den jeweiligen Stromkreis angeschlossen sind (Nutzung von Steckerleisten etc.).

auswechselbare Batterien

Achtung: Explosionsgefahr, wenn Batterie durch einen falschen Typ ersetzt wird.

Entsorgen Sie gebrauchte Batterien entsprechend der örtlichen Gesetze / Vorschriften und Anweisungen des Herstellers.

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Alimentación eléctrica

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Cables

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Ventilación

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Entorno de trabajo

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Mantenimiento

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Eliminación

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Instrucciones de seguridad para montaje en bastidorTemperatura

Si los sistemas VSN870 se montan en un bastidor cerrado o en un bastidor de varias unidades, la instalación se deberá realizar evitando queafectealflujodeairenecesarioparaunfuncionamientoseguro.Mantenerlatemperaturaambientedelentornodelbastidorpordebajo de los 35 grados centígrados bajo todo tipo de condiciones. Instalar en el armario los dispositivos adecuados de refrigeración a findeasegurarquesecumplaestaespecificación.

Carga mecánica

Efectuar el montaje del equipo en el bastidor de tal modo que se eviten situaciones de peligro debidas a una carga mecánica irregular.

Sobrecarga del circuito

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Puesta a tierra segura

Asegurar la puesta a tierra segura de todos los equipos montados en bastidor. Prestar especial atención a las conexiones de alimentación que no sean conexiones directas al circuito en derivación (por ejemplo, mediante regletas).

Baterías reemplazables

Precaución: Riesgo de explosión si la batería se sustituye por otra de tipo incorrecto.

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Safety Instructions

Introduction

TheVSN870wallcontrollerisahighlyexpandableandflexiblesolutionforvideowallandmulti-screen display applications. The controller is optimised for operation with the latest generation of Datapath PCI express graphics and video capture cards. The VSN870 can also be used with the Vision800X expansion chassis.

The Vision800X is a general purpose 9-slot PCIe expansion chassis that can be used with any host PC to expand the number of available PCIe slots. (Note: The host PC must have one x 8 lane slot available)

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UnpackingYour packing box should contain the following items:

• The VSN870 Chassis (Large systems may also include the Vision800X expansion chassis)• Express9 backplane (installed)• SBC2 (installed) (VisionVSN870 only)• Mouse (VisionVSN870 only)• Keyboard (VSN870 only)• Cables and Adapters (See Quantity guide Fig. 1)• VSN870-RPSU / ATX Quick Start Guide• Software Installation Suite CD (VSN870 only.) This CD contains all of the software required for the VSN870, includingthe

drivers for the capture cards and the Wall Control application software.

• SBC documentation (VSN870 only)If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately.

Note: When shipped, the VSN870 contains transit packaging INSIDE the chassis, this must be removed prior to operation.

To remove the packaging, remove the chassis lid via the four screws, two located on each side of the case lid.

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Cables and Adapters - Quantity Guide

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C1 x 1 - optional. If requested this item may be installed inside the VSN870C2 x2 per VisionRGB-E2S card. x1 per VisionRGB-E1S and VisionSD4+1 cardC3 x1 per VisionRGB-E1S/E2S card. x1 per VisionSD4+1 cardC4 x1 per VisionRGB-E1S/E2S card. x1 per VisionSD4+1 cardC5 x 1 per SBC2C6 x4 per ImageDP4 graphics cardC7 x1 per VisionSD8 and x1 per VisionSD4+1 cardC8 x2 for the RPSU model and x1 for the ATX model

The VSN870Features – VSN870

• Quad Core Industrial PC with 9 PCIe slots• SBC2 - Core i7 2600 CPU 3.4GHz PICMG1.3 SBC• 1 to 64 Display channels using the ImageDP4 graphics card• 4 to 128 video capture channels using the VisionSD8 or VisionSD4+1 capture cards• 1 to 32 RGB/HD/DVI capture channels using the VisionRGB-E1/E2S capture cards• Expand with 1 or 2 Vision800X expansion chassis providing a maximum of 25 PCI express slots• Compatible with Datapath Wall Control-red

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Specifications

19” 4U Industrial PC chassis

Dimensions (approx) Length 500mm (incl handles, Height 177mm, Width 481mm (incl mounting brackets)

SBC2 - Core i7 2600 CPU 3.4GHz PICMG1.3 SBC with DVI/VGA, dual Gigabit LAN, SATA RAID USB2.0 and 16-bit GPIO (VSN870 only)

8GB DDR2 system memory with an upgrade option of 16GB (VSN870 only)

Express9 PCIe back plane providing 1 x 8 lane slot and 8 x 4 lane slots

Two 500GB removable SATA hard drives (VSN870 only)

One DVD/RW combo drive (VSN870 only)

Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (VSN870 only)

DVI-I output enabling connection to DVI/VGA using the cable provided. (Can be used as a control screen) (VSN870 only)

500 Watt Redundant PSU or 400 Watt ATX PSU

Dualcoolingfanswithremovableairfilter

Includes keyboard and mouse (VSN870 only)

Windows 7 64bit operating system (VSN870 only)

Operating temperature: 0 to 35 Deg C

3 year warranty on the Express9 backplane

Models

VSN870-RPSU Controller chassis with 500 Watt RPSU

VSN870-ATX Controller chassis with 400 Watt ATX PSU

Vision800X-RPSU PCIe expansion chassis with 500 Watt RPSU

Vision800X PCIe expansion chassis with 400 Watt ATX PSU

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SoftwareEach VSN870 shipped by Datapath is custom built. If cards are not pre-installed then installation of the software is required. For information on software installation consult the relevant user manual contained on the installation CD.

If you have ordered Datapath Wall Control-red software and this has been installed prior to shipment, please ensure the Wall Control-red hardware USB key is installed before system boot up.

To install the Wall Control-red hardware USB key, remove from its packaging and insert it into a vacant USB port as shown below:

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Fig.4

Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor Onboard Graphics Adaptor used as Control Screen

TheVSN870isshippedwiththeBIOSconfiguredtobootofftheonboardgraphicsdevice.Thisoutputcanthenbeusedasthecontrolscreenforatypicalwallconfiguration.

To set the system to boot on the onboard graphics device (“Internal Graphics Device” - IGD), enter setup from the boot screen by pressing <DEL> as prompted.

In the BIOS setup utility select:

Chipset>NorthBridgeConfiguration>InitiateGraphicAdapter-[IGD] Chipset>NorthBridgeConfiguration>PEGPortConfiguration>PCIExpressPort-[Auto]

CAUTION: If the SBC BIOS is setup for IGD as above, then you must not insert an Image4 or other VGA graphics card in the first (x8 lane) PCIe slot (Fig.7).

PleasenotethatwhentheVSN870isconfiguredwithaVision800Xexpansionchassis,thefirstslotofthehostmachineistakenupbytheH-Linkcard,sotheaboveprohibitionreferstothefirstslotofthe expansion chassis.

Onboard Graphics Adaptor Disabled

If you do not require a control screen, then you should disable the integrated graphics as described below.

Connect a monitor to the onboard graphics device output and enter setup from the boot screen by pressing <DEL> as prompted.

In the BIOS setup utility select:9

Fig.5

Chipset>NorthBridgeConfiguration>InitiateGraphicAdapter-[PEG/PCI] Chipset>NorthBridgeConfiguration>PEGPortConfiguration>PCI Express Port-[Auto]

The system will then boot on the primary screen of the bottom connector of the graphics card that is clos-esttotheSBC,irrespectiveofthesettingsoftheidentificationlinksonthegraphicscards.Inthiscontext“closesttotheSBC”isdefinedintermsofthePCIbusenumeration,soifaVision800Xisattachedtothehost,thesystemwillbootonthefirstVGAcardtobediscoveredintheVision800X(countingfromtheslotclosesttotheS-Linkslot),andfailingthatthefirstgraphicscardinthehostmachine.

When the BIOS is set to PEG/PCI as above you are free to install the graphics cards in any PCIe slot, includingthefirst(x8lane)slot.

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Fig.6

Hardware InstallationYour VSN870 may have cards that require installation as cards may have been shipped separately.

To ensure your cards are installed correctly please consult the user manual for detailed instructions. All user manuals can be located on the Software Installation Suite CD.

VSN870 Backplane Layout

TheVSN870isfittedwiththeDatapathExpress9backplane.Thebackplaneconsistsof:

• One PICMG1.3 slot• One x8 lane PCIe slot• Eight x4 lane PCIe slots

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Fig.7

Connecting Expansion Chassis (Vision800X) It is possible to connect a Vision800X expansion chassis to the VSN870 thereby increasing the number of PCIe slots available.

The following diagrams illustrate how this can be achieved:

Vision800X VSN870

Connecting the chassis is achieved by installing H-Link and S-Link cards in the VSN870 and Vision800X and connecting the two cards using the Ex-Cable.

S-Link H-Link

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When connecting a Vision800X expansion chassis to a VSN870 machine the H-Link card in the VSN870 must be installed into the x8 slot. The S-Link card in the Vision800X should be installed in the PICMG1.3 SBC slot.

Connect the H-Link and S-Link cards using the Ex-Cable as shown in the illustrations on the previous page.

Gen-locking Cables on H-Link and S-Link Boards

Connectors J4 and J5 are used for Gen-locking multiple chassis together. This is useful when using multiple chassis that each contains a number of Datapath Image4 graphics cards. The gen-locking chain can be used to tie the outputs of the graphics cards together so that they all render their outputs to the screen at the same time. This makes fast moving images appear smoother on the video/data wall and eliminates ‘tearing’ artefacts on the display.

Tocreateagen-lockedchainusingtheH-LinkandcorrespondingS-Linkcards,firstlyensurethatthe system is powered down. Then connect the gen-locked output of the closest Image4 graphics card to connector J4 (GEN LOCK IN) on the H-Link board using the cable supplied with your H-Link board, as shown in the picture below. Note that this cable is longer than the cable supplied with each Image4 graphics card in order to cover the extra distance between the Image4 and the H-Link board. This will send the gen-locked clock over the Ex-cable to the next downstream chassis.

In order to complete the gen-locked link, you will need to connect the output of the S-Link board in the downstream expansion chassis back into the next Image4 graphics card in the chain, as per the following image. Note again that the cable supplied with the S-Link board is longer than those supplied with the Image4 graphics card in order to cover the extra distance.

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Fig.12

If you are connecting more than two expansion chassis together, you can continue to expand the gen lock linktofurtherdownstreamchassisbyfittingaH-linkboardintothefirstslotofthefirstexpansionchassisand by connecting a gen-lock cable from the S-Link board directly into the H-Link card in the expansion chassis, whilst at the same time connecting the H-Link output to the next Image4 graphics card. See the following picture as an example. In this way you can create very large systems and maintain the gen locking capability between all Image4 graphics cards.

Note: If the ImageDP4 graphics cards are being used in the system, ribbon cables are not required for gen-locking as the ImageDP4 uses the PCI reference clock as a gen lock source.

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Fig.12

VSN870 LED’s

The VSN870 and Vision800X have an LED for each PCIe slot and the PICMG1.3 SBC slot.

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The LED’s indicate the following:

• Flashesonfor1.5secondsthenofffor0.5seconds.

This indicates that the full lane width has been established for that slot e.g. x4 card in a x4 slot

• Flashesonfor0.5secondsthenofffor1.5seconds.

This indicates that a reduced lane width has been established and the slot is not working to maximum efficiencye.g.ax1cardinsertedintoax4slot.

• NoLED’sflashing.

This indicates that lane width has not been established.

TheLED’swillnotflashonslotswherenocardsareinstalled.

VSN870 Series Approved Accessories

The items below are UL Listed Accessories for VSN870 series machines. Use of these plug-in cards within VSN870 and Vision800X chassis, to build custom systems, will maintain the UL listed status for the system. The cards can be used in any combination, in any order, in any slots on the backplane(s) without losing the approval.

ImageDP4 Quad-screen graphics card

VisionRGB-E1S Single channel HD video capture card

VisionRGB-E2S Dual channel HD video capture card

VisionSD8 Eight channel SD video capture card

VisionSD4+1 Combination video capture card with 4 channels of SD and 1 channel of HD

VisionSDI2 Dual channel HD-SDI video capture card

VisionDVI-DL Single channel Dual-Link video capture card

H-Link Host Link card for expansion racks

S-Link Slave Link card for expansion racks

ExCable Cable for expansion racks

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Datapath LimitedDatapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry. Datapath has been de-signing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics display systems to the world’s largest and most demanding companies and institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies of multi-screen Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions. Now using the very latest displaytechnologyDatapathofferssomeoftheworld’sleadingmultiscreengraphicsacceleratorsforthemost demanding applications.

As new technology advances, so we at Datapath improve the performance and functionality of both our hardware and software to give our customers more. Following a continuous development program, we pride ourselves on our support and responsive nature towards all our customers and their changing needs. As more sophisticated equipment and techniques become readily available, so we are there to exploit the power and potential that this technology presents.

Technical Support

Registered Users can access our technical support line using, email, and the Support page on the Datapath Web Site, usually with a response within 24 hours (excluding weekends).

Via Email

Send an email to support@datapath.co.uk with as much information about your system as possible. To enable a swift response we need to know the following details:

SpecificationofthePC-includingprocessorspeed

Operating System

Application Software

Datapath Hardware / Software

Theexactnatureoftheproblem-andpleasebeasspecificaspossible.

Please quote version and revision numbers of hardware and software in use wherever possible.

Copyright Statement

© Datapath Ltd., England, 2013

Datapath Limited claims copyright on this documentation. No part of this documentation may be repro-duced, released, disclosed, stored in any electronic format, or used in whole or in part for any purpose other than stated herein without the express permission of Datapath Limited.

Whilsteveryeffortismadetoensurethattheinformationcontainedinthison-linehelpiscorrect,Data-path Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof, and do not ac-ceptliabilityforanyerrorsoromissions.Datapathreservestherighttochangespecificationwithoutpriornotice and cannot assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied. Datapath Limited acknowledges all registered trademarks used within this documentation.

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UK Headquarters and Main Sales Office

Datapath Ltd., Bemrose House, Bemrose Park, Wayzgoose Drive Derby, DE21 6XQ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1332 294441 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 290667

Email: sales@datapath.co.uk www.datapath.co.uk

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IndexA

Approved Accessories 16

ATX 7

B

Backplane Layout 11

BIOS setup 9

C

cable 3

capture channels 6

copyright 17

D

Dimensions 7

E

email 17

expansion chassis 12

F

Features 6

G

Gen-locking 13

I

Introduction 4

L

LED’s 15

M

Maintenance 3

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Models 7

multiple chassis 13

multi-unit rack assembly 3

O

Onboard Graphics 9

operating system 7

P

packing box 5

power supply 3

R

RPSU 7

T

technical support 17

transit packaging 5

W

Wall Control 6, 8

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